May 19, 2012

10 Karat Diamond “Huggie” Earrings $350.00

Gypsy set diamond huggie earrings containing 18 round brilliant cut diamonds 0.20 carat total weight I1-HI. The earrings a formed with a subtle dome profile with a high polished finish. Made from 10 white gold weighing 5.3 grams and secured by tight locking post backs. Estate priced at $350.00

May 12, 2012

1.00ct. Total Weight Diamond Earrings $1250.00

Large hoop diamond earrings measuring almost 4.0cm in diameter. These diamond hoops are interesting because the 86 diamonds are set on the front outside of the hoop and on the inside curved back section. So when the earrings are worn all that is showing is diamonds front and back. The diamonds weigh a combined 1.00 carat in total and are of I1-IJ quality. The 14 karat locking hinged design weighs 7.8 grams. Estate priced at $1250.00

April 28, 2012

18kt 10.00 Carat Amethyst & Diamond $1040.00

18 karat white gold drop earrings enhanced with black rhodium give these a very antique look. The fine quality exotic cut amethyst measure 12.0mm x 10.00 and each weigh approximately 5.00 carats. Surrounding the amethysts are 72 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a combined 0.50 carats of good I1-H quality. The settings weigh 7.0 grams in total and are secured by tight fitting butterfly friction backs. Estate priced at $1040.00. Needless to say, they are in like new condition and only a year or two old.

April 12, 2012

Diamond Drop Earrings 0.42ct. $420.00

10 karat white gold diamond drop earrings containing 8 round diamonds of bright I1-J quality. The bottom drops pivot at 2 spots allowing the earrings to swing. The posts backs are secured with tight fitting butterfly backs. Estate priced at $420.00

April 9, 2012

1.50ct. Sapphire and Diamond Earrings $645.00

One pair of 14 karat white gold diamond and sapphire stud earrings. Each earring contains one 7mm x 5mm nice quality well matched blue sapphire surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds (0.40ct. total weight) also of good VS-GH quality. The earrings weigh 2.6 grams and are secured by snug fitting butterfly friction backs. The sapphires each weigh approximately 0.75 carats each. Estate priced at $645.00

March 25, 2012

0.70ct. I1-F Diamond studs $1050.00

Nice pair of 14 karat white good diamond studs 0.35 carats each of nice I1-F quality each measuring over 4.5mm diameter. The settings weigh 2.4 grams and are secured by threaded backs. The square channel setting give them a very modern look and the mirror finish background really make the diamonds sparkle. Estate priced at $1095.00

March 1, 2012

18 Karat drop earrings (CZ) $200.00

Very cute well made cubic zirconia drop earrings made from 2.2 grams of 18 karat white gold. The disco ball drop designed earrings each measure just under 7.0mm diameter and each contain 14 round brilliant cut hand set cz stones. Estate priced at $200.00

February 7, 2012

18 Karat Earring/Pendant Set $1795.00

We have had some really high quality pieces come in as of late. Here is another one. 18 karat white gold earring/pendant set containing 42 brilliant cut diamonds bead set into drop shaped settings and 8 invisibly set princess cut diamonds. All the stones are of very nice SI to VS clarity and GH colour and weigh a combined 1.00 carat plus. The 16 inch rolo style necklace design is very popular and is secured by a large lobster catch. The total weight of the three pieces is 8.3 grams. This set is like new with no visible wear on any part. The rhodium finish is also like new. Estate price for the set $1795.00

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

January 14, 2012

0.38 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Studs $395.00

This has been the week for diamond studs. At least 3 pair have come in and all have been very nice. The newest pair are 2 nicely matched princess cut diamonds measuring approximately 3.15mm x 3.15mm and each weighing 0.19 carat. Both of of SI clarity and GH colour. They are secured in a 14 karat white gold double gallery settings with friction backs. Estate priced at $395.00

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January 13, 2012

1.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Studs $3000.00

14 karat yellow and white gold stud earrings. The earrings are set with two old European cut diamonds measuring approximately 6.0mm diameter, estimated to weigh approximately 0.75 carats each. The average clarity is a strong I1 with a HI colour. These earrings are very bright and lively. They are secured in a six prong settings 1.6 grams and secured by snug fitting friction backs. These diamonds are approximately 100 years old. Estate priced at $3000.00

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January 12, 2012

0.66 Carat Total Weight Princess Cut Studs $990.00

Square is the new round. Princess cut diamonds are just about the most popular shape for diamonds now. This is a very good quality pair of well matched excellent cut princess cut diamonds each measuring approximately 3.8mm x 3.8mm estimated to weigh 0.66ct.in total of Si1 clarity and FG colour. They are set in 14 karat white gold double gallery settings (0.8grams) secured by tight friction backs. They are estate priced at $990.00. They shouldn’t last long.

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January 7, 2012

14 Karat Larimar Pendant/Earring Set $700.00

Larimar is a rare variety of the mineral pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic. The 7.5mm diameter cabochon cut in the pendant has a very nice even sky blue colour and great polish. The diamond set (3 x 0.03ct. SI-JK) pendant is suspended from a 16 inch 14 karat yellow gold rope. Each earring contains one bezel set cabochon cut Larimar measuring approximately 5.5mm diameter. The stud earrings are secured by good size butterfly friction backs. The set weighs 8.6 grams in total and is estate priced at $700.00

December 22, 2011

18 Karat White Gold Earrings $182.00

18 karat white gold pierced earrings with a sexy curved design. The earrings measure approximately 2.0cm in length and weigh 1.68 grams. They look to have never been worn and are blemish free still showing the original rhodium finish. They are secured by snug fitting butterfly friction backs. Estate priced at $182.00

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

December 18, 2011

Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings $770.00

Hi quality blue sapphires in a high quality 18 karat white gold double gallery stud setting. Each sapphire measures approximately 6.0mm x 5.0mm and weighs 0.60 carats each (1.20ct. total). Prong set on top each sapphire are 3 small round brilliant cut diamonds of good quality. The 18 karat settings weigh 3.3 grams and are secured by very strong and secure friction backs. Estate priced at $770.00

1.00 Carat Total Weight Diamond Hoops $1155.00

14 karat white gold hinged locking hoop earrings containing 58 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.00 carat of good quality (SI-I-I). The earrings weigh 4.9 grams and appear to be unworn. They come with a current Gem Scan appraisal (Oct-20-2011) stating a replacement value of $3325.00 I do not agree with this figure. I think they would retail new for around $1600.00 to $1800.00. We have them estate priced at $1155.00. They measure approximately 27.0mm diameter.

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December 17, 2011

Diamond Hoop Earrings (Never Worn) $825.00

Usually when you think of estate jewellery you think of older even antique pieces. Well usually that’s the case but not here. This pair of 14 karat white gold earrings are brand new. They even have the original sticker product code attached. They weigh 5.8 grams and contain 16 round brilliant cut diamonds of SI-I-HI quality. They are secured by a hinged locking backs if perfect order. They are a good size measuring 22mm long. Estate priced at $825.00

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December 2, 2011

0.25 carat white gold hoop earrings $210.00

Don’t wait to think about these earrings.  Christmas is only 3 weeks away and these will be gone before then. Like new less than 1 year old 10 karat white gold locking hinged back hoops containing 25 channel set round brilliant cut diamonds of average quality I1-J. The earrings weigh 1.5 grams and are still freshly rhodium plated. They look new. Estate price is $210.00

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November 7, 2011

14 karat opal and garnet earring/pendant set $690.00

This classic combination of genuine opal and genuine garnet is made in Canada by long time manufacturer Siffari. The stones are all of high quality with nice play of colour in the opals and very saturated reddish brown garnets surrounding them.  The pendant is suspended from a 16 inch curb link chain. The set weighs approximately 5.4 grams and is priced at $690.00. Each piece is available separately.

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October 27, 2011

1.50 carat diamond studs $2475.00

Estate diamond studs usually don’t hang around too long at Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers. I don’t expect this pair will be any different. They weigh approximately 1.50 carats in total and each diamond measures a full 5.85mm average diameter. They are certainly not flawless at I2 clarity and I colour but they face up pretty nice. The clutch back locking mechanism insures these diamonds will stay put. They are made of 14 karat white gold (1.5 grams) and are estate priced at $2475.00

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August 26, 2011

emerald and diamond antique style drop earrings

Someone put a lot of time and effort into recreating this pair of emerald and diamond drop earrings. They are made of 18 karat yellow gold and sterling silver as would have been the practice from the 1800′s as white gold had not yet been developed. Each earring contains 8 bezel set emeralds of good colour and quality along with 44 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds. The total gem weight is approximately 3.50 carats. The pair weigh 10 grams and are secured by stud backs. The estate price of $2800.00 includes two previous appraisals from 2003 and 2008.

July 30, 2011

14 karat omega back diamond hoops

12 round brilliant cut diamonds of reasonable quality I1-JK (0.50ct. total weight) run down the centre of these hoop earrings. They are very well made with a good amount of gold 5.2 grams. The spring loaded omega backs are very secure and very easy to put on as you just fold over the hinged wire and the spring action takes care of the rest. They have been polished up like new and are estate priced at $750.00

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD.

July 16, 2011

0.50 carat diamond hoop earrings

Simple and secure 14 karat white gold diamond hoops. These earrings contain 14 round brilliant cut diamonds 0.50 carat total weight nice and bright I1-HI quality. The earrings weigh 3.5 grams and are secured by a hinged locking post. They are of current manufacture and likely less than one year old. They are estate priced at $549.00

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July 5, 2011

14 karat emerald and diamond earrings

One pair of emerald and diamond earrings. All the stones are of very good quality. The emeralds are a dark green with very good transparency. The yellow gold settings weigh 2.5 grams and are secured by tight fitting butterfly style friction backs. Total diamond weight is 0.12 carats. Estate priced at $280.00

July 2, 2011

0.40 carat total weight earrings

People are taking advantage of our trade in and trade up policy. These studs have been traded in for a bigger set of the same style. The diamonds are very good quality VS-F and weigh 0.20 carats each. The setting is a standard 14 karat white gold double gallery setting with sturdy tight fitting friction backs. The estate price for the set is $690.00

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

June 27, 2011

0.50 carat tw drop earrings

Modern drop style earrings made in Canada in 14 karat white gold. The 4 diamonds are good quality, weigh 0.50 carats in total and are of good quality VS-SI-I. The standard post backs are secured by tight fitting butterfly backs. A matching pendant is also available. The estate price for the earring s is $990.00

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June 23, 2011

0.64 carat european cut stud earrings

The diamonds shown here are almost 100 years old. They came from a worn out ring that could not be repaired. The 14 karat white gold settings are brand new and are of a double gallery design, heavy construction. The diamonds weigh 0.64 carats in total and are of good quality VS-H. The estate price is $1299.00

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June 6, 2011

1.11 carat total weight diamond studs

The best of both worlds. We just made this pair of earrings from a couple of estate diamonds. The 14 karat white gold settings are brand new. You get the look of new for the price of estate. The diamonds are of SI2-HI quality and look great. They are estate priced at $2415.00

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June 3, 2011

1.10 carat diamond stud earrings

Modern design “martini” setting 3 prong stud diamond earrings. The two earrings are set in 14 karat white gold the total diamond weight is 1.10 carats and are of nice quality SI2-I and I1-J. They are secured by tight fitting friction backs. Estate price $2275.00

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May 28, 2011

0.33 carat diamond studs

Not much to be said here. Just a nice set of diamond studs in a simple 4 prong crown setting with butterfly backs. The diamonds weigh 0.33ct. in total and are of very good quality VS-G.

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May 27, 2011

6.80 carat total weight topaz earrings

Pierced oval stud earrings containing a rainbow topaz  weighing approximately 3.40 carats each surrounded by 14 small single cut diamonds. The earrings weigh 4.7 grams and are made from 14 karat yellow gold. Estate priced at $490.00. Have a look at the matching rainbow topaz ring in the estate ring section.

May 3, 2011

0.46 carat diamond studs

Modern looking 14 karat yellow gold bezel set diamond stud earrings. The diamonds weigh approximately 0.46ct. total weight and are of good quality SI1-H. The earrings are secured by the best type of positive locking mechanism available with a spring loaded clutch back. They are in perfect condition and are estate priced at $795.00

18 karat black opal stud earrings

Very high quality black opal doublets measuring 7.0mm x 5.0mm bezel set into a substantial 18 karat yellow gold bezel settings. The opals are very colourful exhibiting the most valuable shades found in opals, reddish orange. The earrings are secured by tight fitting butterfly friction backs. They are estate priced at $245.00

March 30, 2011

0.44ct. total weight diamond studs.

Modern 14 karat yellow gold stud earrings containing 2 round brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh 0.22ct. each of SI-K quality. They face up quite bright and white. The posts have been upgraded to a threaded style. Estate priced at $420.00

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March 21, 2011

0.66ct. bezel set diamond studs

Simple round brilliant cut diamond studs in a bezel dome setting. The diamond are excellent quality VS-H and well matched. They are secured by a simple post with butterfly friction back. They are estate priced at $1575.00

0.50ct. Huggie white gold earrings

These have alot of sparkle. 14K white gold huggie style pierced earrings. They measure 14.5mm diameter and contain 54 small round single cut diamonds. They are very well made, hand set and weigh 7.3 grams.  They have been refinished to look like new.Estate price is $735.00

0.75ct. Trillion cut diamond studs

Here is a pair of unusual diamond studs. Everyone has a pair of round or square diamond earrings. How about a pair of trillion cut diamonds? These diamonds measure approximately 6.0mm on each side so they look way bigger than the 0.75ct. total weight suggests. I would say they look more like 1.00ct. plus. The  quality of the stones is SI2-J. They are set in brand new three prong settings with butterfly backs. Estate priced at  $1470.00